Introducing our BE-AM 2023 keynote speakers: Justin Dirrenberger (Tetmet) will present their work on addaptive space lattice manufacturing as an efficient alternative to 3D printing.
Lattice structures are well-known as geometrically optimal material structures, providing unparalleled lightweight mechanical performance across various fields of application. The evolution of these structures has been significantly propelled by breakthroughs in additive manufacturing technology in recent decades. However, the full industrial integration of lattice structures has been impeded by a multitude of bottlenecks inherent in conventional additive manufacturing, such as environmental footprint, supply chain issues, spatial resolution, or scalability. Adaptive space lattice manufacturing (ASLM) is a new processing route for lattice structures, based on AI-driven robotic laser welding applied to solid rods, making lattices within reach of any industry. Remarkably resource efficient, ASLM directs energy solely towards connection nodes during welding, making it much more frugal than any other available additive manufacturing process. This new process paves the way for innovative material designs tailored for specific applications.
